libmp4v2 2.1.0 MP4 File mp4track.cpp FinishSdtp out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in libmp4v2 2.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function mp4v2::impl::MP4Track::FinishSdtp of the file mp4track.cpp of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-17235. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libmp4v2 2.1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function mp4v2::impl::MP4Track::FinishSdtp of the file mp4track.cpp of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The function mp4v2::impl::MP4Track::FinishSdtp() in mp4track.cpp in libmp4v2 2.1.0 mishandles compatibleBrand while processing a crafted mp4 file, which leads to a heap-based buffer over-read, causing denial of service.

The bug was discovered 09/20/2018. The weakness was shared 09/20/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-17235 since 09/20/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261287 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2018-17235), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (261287). The entry VDB-124315 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 261287
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2018-17235

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-17235 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17235
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124314
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2018 08:21
Updated: 09/09/2025 07:23
Changes: 09/21/2018 08:21 (57), 03/25/2020 16:40 (1), 05/17/2023 11:47 (3), 09/09/2025 07:23 (23)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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